In a matter of days, an isolated training airport in the Everglades where endangered Florida panthers roam became a sprawling immigration detention center christened “Alligator Alcatraz,” modelled after the state’s frequent responses to hurricanes and built in part by companies whose owners have donated generously to Republicans. Read More … [Read more...] about U.S. immigration detainees start to arrive at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in the Everglades
Nationals slugger Wood joins Acuna, Raleigh as Home Run Derby participants
WASHINGTON -- Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood became the third player to announce he will take part in the Home Run Derby. Read More … [Read more...] about Nationals slugger Wood joins Acuna, Raleigh as Home Run Derby participants
Masai Ujiri says goodbye to Raptors: I love you, Toronto
During an appearance on Good Morning America on Thursday, the former Raptors vice-chairman and president Masai Ujiri spoke publicly for the first time since parting ways with the organization. He didn’t discuss his departure, but Ujiri made sure to thank the city and organization that he called home for over a decade. “I love you, Toronto. I love you, Toronto,” Ujiri said to … [Read more...] about Masai Ujiri says goodbye to Raptors: I love you, Toronto
Game #87 GameThread: Yankees @ Jays
Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images Today would be a good day to finish up a four-game sweep of the Yankees. I would have been good with a split. Still no Bo. And no Gimenez either, he jammed his ankle yesterday. He ‘might be available’ off the bench. And, after yesterday, I’m going to stop complaining about Davis Schneider being in the lineup. Blue Jays Davis Schneider is … [Read more...] about Game #87 GameThread: Yankees @ Jays
Man charged with killing Minnesota politician says he looks forward to ’truth’ coming out
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The man charged with killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband on June 14, and wounding a state senator and his wife, said Thursday that he's looking forward to the facts coming out about what happened that day. Read More … [Read more...] about Man charged with killing Minnesota politician says he looks forward to ’truth’ coming out